Objective Measurement of Carcinogens Among Dominican Republic Firefighters Using Silicone-Based Wristbands
Caban-Martinez A, Feliciano P, Baum J, Bakali U, Santiago K, Solle N, Rivera G, Ramirez C, Deo S, Miric M, Perez-Then E, Kobetz E, Daunert S. Objective Measurement of Carcinogens Among Dominican Republic Firefighters Using Silicone-Based Wristbands. JCO Global Oncology 2020, 6: 15-15. DOI: 10.1200/go.20.90000.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCancer riskTotal PAH exposureElevated cancer riskLow-resource settingsObjective measurementsOccupational epidemiologic studiesTypical work shiftExcess cancer riskLymphohematopoietic organsEpidemiologic studiesGeneral populationCarcinogenic exposuresPilot studyCarcinogenic compoundsPAH exposureWork shiftExposureDirect exposureRiskPhysical hazardsLow levelsFirefightersFirst respondersDominican RepublicChemical agents